UEFA Champions League: Round Of 16 First-Leg Results – March 5, 2025

The UEFA Champions League knockout stage continued with intense clashes as top European clubs battled for an advantage heading into the second leg. Here’s a breakdown of the key matches from last night.

Bayern Munich 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen

Bayern Munich secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen. The Bavarians took control early, with a well-organized defense keeping Leverkusen’s attacking threats at bay. Harry Kane was the standout performer, scoring twice, including a penalty, to end his recent goal drought. Jamal Musiala added another after a goalkeeper error, sealing a comfortable first-leg win for Bayern.

Benfica 0-1 FC Barcelona

Barcelona edged past Benfica with a hard-fought 1-0 win despite playing most of the match with ten men. A red card in the first half forced the visitors to defend deep, but they held firm thanks to their goalkeeper’s crucial saves. The breakthrough came in the second half when Raphinha fired a powerful shot from outside the box to give Barcelona the advantage heading into the return leg.

Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 Liverpool

Despite dominating possession and creating multiple chances, Paris Saint-Germain suffered a frustrating 1-0 loss to Liverpool. The home side controlled much of the game, but Liverpool’s goalkeeper made key saves to keep them at bay. In the dying minutes, substitute Harvey Elliott capitalized on a rare opportunity to score the decisive goal, giving the English club a crucial lead before the second leg at Anfield.

Feyenoord 0-2 Inter Milan

Inter Milan put themselves in a strong position with a solid 2-0 away win against Feyenoord. Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring early, and Marcus Thuram doubled the lead in the second half. Feyenoord struggled to break down Inter’s defense, leaving them with a tough challenge in the second leg.

With these results, the second-leg fixtures promise to be thrilling as teams fight for a place in the quarter-finals.